Self-Guided Walking Tour
This tour of the University of Miami will provide you with an inside look
at our beautiful campus. As you explore, take the time to picture
yourself here as a ’Cane.
To get the most out of the experience, we recommend a leisurely pace. Please allow yourself at least 90
minutes to complete the full tour.
QUESTIONS? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission at
305-284-4323 or [email protected].
The Whitten University Center is home to the Division of Enrollment Management, which includes the Office of Undergraduate Admission and the Office of Student Financial Assistance and Employment. The first floor features a student lounge, ATM, and The Launch Pad, which assists student and alumni entrepreneurs with developing and implementing ideas. On the second floor, you will find the Division of Student Affairs and the Academic Resource Center, which provides services to support academic success.
The Jenkins Building is home to School of Business Administration classrooms. The school is acclaimed for its global orientation and the diversity of its faculty, students, and curriculum. Business students get to tap into a thriving Miami business community, which boasts more than 1,400 multinational companies.
The School of Education and Human Development operates outside of the Merrick Buidling. UM’s programs in Teaching and Learning, Educational and Psychological Studies, and Kinesiology and Sport Sciences are ranked among the top in the nation.
The Wolfson Building serves as the center of the School of Communication. Facilities include a high-definition News Center, smart classrooms, digital editing and motion picture labs, and the brand new Koenigsberg & Nadal Interactive Media Center, that uses the latest technology to cultivate a space for collaborative learning. UM is home to the Emmy and Telly award-winning UMTV broadcasts, WVUM 90.5, The Hurricane newspaper, and the campus magazine, Distraction.
The School of Nursing and Health Studies’ M. Christine Schwartz Center for Nursing Education includes state-of-the-art simulation facilities where nursing and health students practice real-life scenarios in a controlled, consequence-free
environment before engaging in real-world clinical opportunities. Opening in the fall of 2017 is one of the first education-based simulation hospitals in the country. This is designed to replicate functioning outpatient clinic, hospital, and home environments for patient treatment across the life-span continuum.
Dooley Memorial Classroom Building holds classes for most majors. The average class size at UM ranges from 17-27 students. 50% of our undergraduate classes have 16 students or fewer and 75% of our classes have 26 or fewer. At the center of the building is the Cosford Cinema, which screens independent films, student-produced films, and blockbuster movies. Admission to the Cosford is free with a UM student ID.
The Ashe Building houses the Office of the President, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, Student Account Services, and the directors of freshman, senior, transfer, pre-law, and undeclared major advising.
The McArthur Building is home to the College of Engineering. McArthur boasts more than 30 specialized laboratories where students work with faculty on cutting-edge research projects. Engineering students work on real projects with real impact.
Cox Science Building serves as the central classroom and laboratory facility for natural science majors. Adjacent to Cox is the Neuroscience Annex, which features an MRI facility, neuroimaging suite, and state-of-the-art research equipment.
The Ungar Building houses offices and classrooms and for undergraduate Mathematics and Marine and Atmospheric Science majors. (Free daily transportation is provided by Hurry ’Cane Shuttles to the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science campus on Key Biscayne.)
The Richter Library is the central University library. Here you will find quiet nooks where you can hunker down and focus, and access study lounges for group projects. Stop for an iced latte at the Starbucks at the end of the Richter Library breezeway.
The Hurricane Food Court features a variety of food options to satisfy any craving.
The Shalala Student Center houses student organization offices and lounge spaces, a 24-hour study space, meeting and activities rooms, and a media suite. The offices of Student Life departments including: Student Activities, the Butler Center for Service and Leadership Development, Orientation, and Commuter Student Involvement are found here. The center is also the site of Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Fresh Fusion, and the famous Rathskeller.
Gusman Concert Hall is a 600-seat concert hall that hosts 50+ ensembles at the Frost School of Music. Ensembles range from the renowned Frost Chorale, Frost Symphony Orchestra, and Frost Wind Ensemble to the award-winning Frost Concert Jazz Band and Frost Jazz Vocal ensembles.
The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is UM’s student theatre. It is widely known for launching the careers of notable actors, including Steven Bauer, Ray Liotta, Sylvester Stallone, and more.
Frost School of Music facilities include the Weeks Music Library and Technology Center, which houses a laboratory for independent exploration and the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance, which features a recital hall and professional recording studio.
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The Hecht-Stanford Dining Hall is one of two dining halls on campus. It features a traditional, all-you-care-to-eat residential dining facility. Meal plans are required for students who live on campus.
The Herbert Wellness Center is our state-of-the-art fitness, recreation, and wellness facility open to the UM community. Ask the front desk for permission to tour the facility. Guest entry is at their discretion.
Hecht Residential College is one of UM’s tower-style housing arrangements. The Towers are co-ed, with single-sex floors. Freshmen are typically assigned to Hecht or Stanford as it is a great way to meet new people and get involved in campus activities. Gender-inclusive housing is available.
The School of Architecture offers a five-year bachelor’s degree. Students receive 24/7 access to their own personal studio space, specialized computer labs, fabrication lab, and drawing studio.
Eaton Residential College is one of three suite-style housing facilities. Four students are assigned to each suite—two rooms joined by a full bathroom.
The Toppel Career Center provides career and academic counseling to assist students as they select a major, seek employment, or admission to graduate school.
The Lowe Art Museum offers an array of exhibitions and educational programs, contributes to scholarly research, and preserves historically significant art and artifacts. Opened in 1952, The Lowe was the first art museum in South Florida.
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